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K105 XCP

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

53,623 mi
Last recorded53,623 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK105 XCP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 53,623 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 53,619 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 53,605 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 53,341 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 May 2023 52,641 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 52,641 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2022 51,948 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 51,727 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 50,604 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 49,854 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 49,851 miles

Emissions not tested Due to condition of exhaust! (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 49,816 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 49,689 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 48,733 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 48,607 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 48,473 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 48,279 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 47,528 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 45,672 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 43,301 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 42,347 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 40,784 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 40,784 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 39,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 38,293 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 38,293 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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K105 XCP is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 66,330 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K105 XCP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K105 XCP registered?

K105 XCP is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K105 XCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K105 XCP shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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